The Doctors We Produce And The Doctors We Lose: Why Nigeria’s Medical Brain Drain Is Not Simply A Numbers Problem

By Nze David N. Ugwu Nigeria’s decision to dramatically expand the number of medical students admitted into its universities has been presented as part of the solution to the country’s growing shortage of medical doctors and the alarming migration of health professionals popularly described as “Japa.” The thinking appears straightforward. If Nigeria is losing doctors […]

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Quomodo Partners Checkpoint to Host Customers on AI Enabled Security Solutions for Oil and Gas Sector

L-R: Brain Agomah, Sales Executive, Quomodo Systems Africa, Olufunke Tonye-Preghafi, Chief Financial Officer of Quomodo Systems Africa, Nnana Helen, Sales Manager, Datagroup, Anita Onyeocholen, Security Engineer, Zenith Bank and Olukayode Joseph, Head of Presales , Quomodo Systems Africa,Hamza Adenoyi Checkpoint By eworldnews Quomodo Systems Africa, an elitist partner of global IT firm Checkpoint Systems, has […]

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Soludo debt distortion exposed — 8 loans dissected

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate in the 2027 election, Mr Peter Obi Why his attack on Obi falls flat – New Dawn Editorial Board By Tim Elombah Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has once again attempted to smear former Governor Peter Obi by claiming that Obi saddled Anambra State with eight external loans totaling $123.77 million. […]

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Fuel price hike: NLC seeks wage relief, Naira crude for local refineries

As immediate measures to cushion the impact of the rising petrol pump price nationwide, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to ensure crude sale in Naira to local refineries. Besides, it asked for wage relief for workers in view of the hardship imposed on them by the frequent and unpredictable surge […]

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Oyo NUJ FRCN Financial Secretary Dies

The Financial Secretary of the FRCN chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Oyo State, Mr. Olalekan Quadri Olayiwola has passed on. Expressing deep shock and sadness over the incident, the stace council of the union described the deceased as a creative and versatile journalist who distinguished himself through his dedication, professionalism and […]

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Aiyedatiwa charges new appointees to work for people

swears in new Commissioner, Special Advisers; inaugurates boards, Tutors-General Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Thursday swore in a commissioner, special advisers and Tutors-General, and inaugurated chairmen and members of commissions and boards, charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them through measurable performance. The ceremony, held at the International Centre for Culture and […]

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Aregbesola is ADC South-West Leader – Atiku

calls for unity ahead of 2027 By John Dike, Osogbo The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has affirmed former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, as the leader of the party in the South-West, while calling on party leaders across the zone to close ranks ahead of the 2027 […]

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Catholic bishops demand end to insecurity, poverty, ethnic division

reject foreign aid bill call for recovery of lands seized by bandits, free 2027 elections, national prayer By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the Federal and state governments to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity, poverty, poor infrastructure and other challenges threatening the dignity and wellbeing of Nigerians. […]

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Obi committed to Nigeria’s good – Salam

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate in the 2027 election, Mr. Peter Obi By John Dike, Osogbo A member of the House of Representatives representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Bamidele Salam, has described former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a man of integrity and commitment […]

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2027: Voter registration figures must mirror turnout

ORDINARILY, the Independent National Electoral Commission’s announcement that voter registration has crossed the 100-million-mark should be cause for celebration. For a country desperate to deepen democratic participation, a nine-figure electorate should translate into massive turnout at the polls. But Nigeria’s electoral history counsels caution. Registration has repeatedly risen while voter turnout has fallen. Unless INEC, […]

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